Louis maurice



(No Model.)

L. MAURICE.

SLED.

Patented Mar. 1, 1898.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

LOUIS MAURICE, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

SLED.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 599,946, dated March 1,1898.

Application filed September 10,1897. Serial No. 651,231. (No model.)

- the principal feature of the device being the means by which I convertthe sled readily intoa bed when desired or into a pack-carrier. Theconstructive details by which I attain this and other features areillustrated in the accompanying drawings and will hereinafter be fullydescribed.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of a sled embodyingfeatures of my invention, which is shown as arranged for transportingfreight or supplies. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the sled, showing thesections as arranged to form a bed; and Fig. 3 is a side view of thesame.

A refers as a whole to the sled proper, which consists of two runners A,connected together by the top B. This top is preferably constructed ofcross-pieces a and longitudinal strips b, with a rounded or pointedextension b at the front of the sled. I also employ, preferably, amovable or adjustable headboard a, which may be adjusted to differentpositions by a strap (0 C is a light frame having cross-pieces 0,connecting side pieces 0 together. This frame is about the same lengthas thesled proper and has a canvas strip C attached to the side pieces.

D is a short frame or section hinged or pivoted atd to the frame C andat d to the runnersA. A canvas strip D is attached between the sides ofD, the sectional parts A C D thus forming a folding or jointedstructure.

As shown in Fig. 1, the device is adapted or arranged to transportfreight, of which a portion is represented at X, and the part or sectionC is folded forward, so as to hold down the package there represented,suitable ties or straps, such as shown at 0*, being used.

E are folding legs which are hinged to the sides of the parts A and C.These legs when i not in use are folded up, as shown in Fig. 1.

covering or a sleeping-bag, as indicated by the dotted lines Y, may bearranged thereon.

It is also obvious that-the sled may be used as a pack-carrierthat is,packages or freight may be secured between the folding sectionsand asthe sled is a light structure the whole may be carried like a knapsackon the back by the straps C which are attached to the part C.

Buttons 0 are arranged along the sides of the parts A C D, so that acanvas covering or tarpaulin may be attached thereto. Some rings 0 arealso placed along the sides, so as to form means for securing ropes whentying packages to the sled.

It-will thus be seen that the present invention forms a very simple andcompact sled which is convertible or adapted for the purposes stated.

What I claim is 1. A sled provided with a folding top or section hingedor jointed to the rear of the sled, so as to form a movable top or coverfor articles placed on the sled, substantially as set forth.

2. In a sled, the part or section C, hinged or connected by a frame orsection D to the rear of the sled, the said part C having a strap orsuitable means for securing same to front of sled when articles orpackages are placed thereon, substantially as set forth.

3. In a sled, the main portion A having runners and folding sections orframes C, D, attached to the rear portion of said runners, the saidframes C, D, having flexible strips of material arranged between theirsides, substantially as set forth.

4. In a sled, an adjustable or folding headboard, having a strap orsuitable means for securing it in different positions, as set forth.

5. In a sled, movable or adjustable legs, which may be let down so as toraise the structure from the ground, substantially as set forth.

6. In a sled, the sled proper having a rear folding part capable ofbeing folded back lon- 5 gitudinally, the said sled and its foldedsection being each provided with adjustable legs which are adapted toraise the structure from the ground when desired, as set forth.

7. A sled provided with a folding top or section which is provided withstraps for carry- 10 ing the whole device on the back of a person,substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I aifix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

LOUIS MAURICE. Witnesses:

J. BUEHLER, L. DAVIS.

